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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Barnes Cray events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Barnes Cray.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewal parties
A chip van near Barnes Cray
Wedding fish and chip van in Barnes Cray, fried fresh
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for evening wedding food and rustic farm weddings.
Weddings in a place like Barnes Cray often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Let us know about access for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Places near Barnes Cray
Other occasions in Barnes Cray
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Barnes Cray, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Barnes Cray?
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal.
Whatever the occasion in Barnes Cray, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Laid-back receptions
Planning photos in Braeburn Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Questions from Barnes Cray
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Barnes Cray close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When should evening food go out?
Most couples choose between 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Barnes Cray
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Barnes Cray
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. In and around Barnes Cray, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Barnes Cray to London (13 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Wansunt Pit. Marrying at Christ Church? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
We take the van to weddings all over the DA1 and DA8 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Barnes Cray, we also cover Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.7 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.3 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins near the van
- Do not forget your suppliers
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch